8 Things You Didn't Know About Peeps

Peeps

Credit: Just BornThey're as closely associated with Easter as the Easter Bunny himself, but there's a lot you may not know about the tiny marshmallow-molded, sugar-coated creatures called Peeps. Here's a quick rundown of eight things you probably don't know about Peeps.

Millions a day

Credit: Just BornIn 1953, it took 27 hours to create one Peeps marshmallow chick. Today, thanks to advances in technology, it takes six minutes. Just Born, the company that makes Peeps, produces enough of the marshmallow critters in one year to circle the Earth twice. The business makes 4.2 million Peeps a day in its Bethlehem, Pa., factory.

A retro revamp

Credit: Just BornIn the late 1950s, Peeps' wings were "clipped" to give them a sleek, modern look.

Low in calories

Credit: Just BornEach Peeps chick has 28 calories and bunnies have 27.5 calories. Both have 0 grams of fat.

Peep-a-licious

Credit: Just BornPeeps have become gourmet favorites used in fondues, crème brûlée and as cappuccino toppings.

Famous Peeps

Credit: Just BornPeeps have made celebrity appearances on many programs, including "Good Morning America," "The Today Show," "CBS Sunday Morning," "The Early Show," "Martha Stewart," "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," "South Park," "Jeopardy" and "The Daily Show." The company also promotes Peeps with its three Peepster cars which travel around the country and appear at special events.

Jeanette has been writing about business for more than 20 years. She has written about every kind of entrepreneur from hardware store owners to fashion designers. Previously she was a manager of internal communications for Home Depot. Her journalism career began in local newspapers. She has a degree in American Studies from Rutgers University. Follow her on Twitter @jeanettebnd.